We found the following complaints for HYUNDAI TIBURON (1997)
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Air bag light illuminates indicating a malfunction.light flashes first and then stays on. This will be the second time going in for repairs to dealer in 6months. Please provide more information.
Checkengine light came on while driving and car began to heat up, the driver side airbag came on as well;took it in for maintenance and the alternator was replaced however the airbag problem was not corrected and remains on.
Whiletraveling onhighway airbag light came ondashboard.clock spring has been replaced a year ago. Consumer was complaining thatair bag lightcame on again. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Defective clock spring needs to replaced for driver airbagwhich is causing airbag to be inoperative, and airbag light to illuminate.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash.front endwas totalled, and there was no deployment ofdriver's side or passenger's side air bag.vehicle will be repaired at a body shop. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle was going 5mph when it rearended anothervehicle,andthe air bags deployed.
Consumer was traveling about 30mphand coming off ramp when vehicle in front jammed on brakes and consumer's vehicle skidded intoback of other vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failedto deploy.dealership was aware of problem.
When vehicle was involved in a rear end crash the air bags did not deploy. Driver was going 55 mph. The looks like it was totalled.
The doors always unlock then the car is turned off due to loose connection of alarm wiring and the keyless and alarm are inoperative.nlm
Connsumer statedelectrical systemfailed.
Checkengine light came on while driving and car began to heat up, the driver side airbag came on as well;took it in for maintenance and the alternator was replaced however the airbag problem was not corrected and remains on.
I have had this car back to the dealer for this problem 5 times.they have replaced a pulse generator sensor, however, the part only last anywhere from 4 to 7 months.the last time i took the car in they informed me that it needed a speed sensor output.they are willing to replace that part under the warranty, however, they informed me that i must pay the labor which will run about $95.i do not feel that i should be liable for this amount since i have complained of this problem since june, 1999 when the car had 40,978 miles on it.i also took the car in on february 24, 1999 as the check engine light kept came on intermittently for two days.at that time they replaced the transmission temperature switch.the last 5 visits have been because the car will not shift when i am going about 25 mph.the engine will rev and then fianlly it will shift very hard.it will also downshift very hard when i am coming to a stop.the last time i took the car in they told me that had to order a part and it would take a few days to get it in so i went ahead and drove it until the part came in.during that time the car seemed to lose accerlation when starting up then finally it would "kick" in and take off.when i asked the service manager if this was related to the same problem i was told probably.i feel that this part should have been replaced back in february or at least june of 1999 and i should not have had to keep taking the car back for the same problem on august 4, 1999 with 45,723 miles on it and again on march 24, 2000 with 57,332 on it and again on august 30, 2000 with 68,899 at which time they told me that they were ordering the part.i took it back on september 28, 2000 and was told at that time that it needed the speed output sensor (which is the part that i thought was being ordered and had arrived).so i again picked up my car unrepaired and am now waiting for the part to come in.any help would be appreciated.thank you.carol summers.
The vehicle sputters and almost dies due to fouled #4 wire and plugs.nlm
When drivihg at highway speed vehicle is stalling and jerking and the consumer lost all power within the vehicle. Also, brakes went out, and the gas went out. Manufactureer can't determine the cause of theproblem.
Engine head gasket malfunctioned and leaked fluid leaked, which may have resulted ina fire.also problems with hood/door window /locks and handles, as well as headrest staying in one position.please provide further information.
Defective enginehead gasket replaced twice which causedfluid to leak onto the engine. Also,hood flew open which may have caused a crash/ problems with the driver's and passenger's windows, and driver's/passenger head restswon'tstay in the top position.please provide further information.
Engine continually experiencing hesitation, several repair attempts however continues to experience problems.mjs
While traveling 40 mph or over vehicle would stall without indications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide furhter informaton.
The cd player skips all the time.nlm
Radio malfuntioning.nlm
Turn signals failed intermittently
Turn signals failed, froze up in the on/click, after anywhere from 0 to 25clicks.
The contact owns a 1997 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline), there was a persistent strong smell of fuel. The contact removed the back seat to inspect the access port for the fuel tank and discovered a 4 inch fracture on the steel fuel tank. The contact reached out to the dealer to inform that nhtsa campaign number: 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline) had not been performed. The dealer declined to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 243,420.
This model vehicle has had 2 recalls issues both related to the gas tank. Prior to the recalls being issued i had a seal somewhere in the gas tank replaced because when i filled the tank all the way gas came out the bottom. I could smell the fumes of gas then too. I replaced the gas cap with the first safty recall. I still smelled gas and the check engine light was on. I took the vehicle in to the dealership to be checked for the recall. They repaced the fuel cap again and returned the car to me saying the check engine light was because it needed 30,000 mile maintence.the vehicle continued to smell of gas inside. About two weeks after i took the car back for the first recall. I received another recall in the mail. I took the car back to the dealership and they finally replaced the fuel tank that had aprox. A 5 inch crack in the seam at the top. I believe the vehicle had a crack the last time i took it in. This is a very dangerous defect. It states in the last recall that the car can catch on fire. I don't think the dearlers are taking this serious. The fumes that build up inside the car forced me put put both the windows down.
The contact owns a 1997 hyundai tiburon.while driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found a leak in the fuel tank as determined by a pressure check.hyundai was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall.the recall number was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 125,000.
Consumer is calling to report thatvehicle has a fuel leak. Dealer has been contatced. Please provide further details.
The contact owns a 1997 hyundai tiburon. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have it repaired according to recall campaign id number00v095002 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). There was not a remedy repair performed on the vehicle.after the inspection the"check engine" warning lightilluminated on the instrument panel.the authorized dealer was notified of the malfunctions. The technician stated that there was an inspection performed under the prior recall, so the vehicle was denied a free remedy repair.the current mileage was 183,000.
Smelled gas fumes strongly upon fill-up for several days, check engine light.took car in.mechanic said recall #00v095002 was in effect on my vehicle.took it to dealership to have them replace defective parts (tank & cap).dealership only replaced cap but did not tell me at the time.went to smog car next year and comes up with evaporative leak.took back to dealership who told me "there is a huge leak on the top of your gas tank."will not replace for free.called manufacturer who said that dealership claims there was no leak at time of original inspection.manufacturer said they are not under obligation to replace tank due to their claim that it was not cracked at the time of fuel cap replacement.spoke with kasey at hyundai on 9/22 at 2:15 pm.recall notice clearly states that "tank must be replaced if cracked, regardless of vehicle's age or mileage."
Engine head gasket malfunctioned and leaked fluid leaked, which may have resulted ina fire.also problems with hood/door window /locks and handles, as well as headrest staying in one position.please provide further information.
While driving the hood latch failed and the hood flew up onto the windshield, destroyed the hood and latches, damaged the roof, and injured driver. *nlm
Engine head gasket malfunctioned and leaked fluid leaked, which may have resulted ina fire.also problems with hood/door window /locks and handles, as well as headrest staying in one position.please provide further information.
Defective enginehead gasket replaced twice which causedfluid to leak onto the engine. Also,hood flew open which may have caused a crash/ problems with the driver's and passenger's windows, and driver's/passenger head restswon'tstay in the top position.please provide further information.
I have had this car back to the dealer for this problem 5 times.they have replaced a pulse generator sensor, however, the part only last anywhere from 4 to 7 months.the last time i took the car in they informed me that it needed a speed sensor output.they are willing to replace that part under the warranty, however, they informed me that i must pay the labor which will run about $95.i do not feel that i should be liable for this amount since i have complained of this problem since june, 1999 when the car had 40,978 miles on it.i also took the car in on february 24, 1999 as the check engine light kept came on intermittently for two days.at that time they replaced the transmission temperature switch.the last 5 visits have been because the car will not shift when i am going about 25 mph.the engine will rev and then fianlly it will shift very hard.it will also downshift very hard when i am coming to a stop.the last time i took the car in they told me that had to order a part and it would take a few days to get it in so i went ahead and drove it until the part came in.during that time the car seemed to lose accerlation when starting up then finally it would "kick" in and take off.when i asked the service manager if this was related to the same problem i was told probably.i feel that this part should have been replaced back in february or at least june of 1999 and i should not have had to keep taking the car back for the same problem on august 4, 1999 with 45,723 miles on it and again on march 24, 2000 with 57,332 on it and again on august 30, 2000 with 68,899 at which time they told me that they were ordering the part.i took it back on september 28, 2000 and was told at that time that it needed the speed output sensor (which is the part that i thought was being ordered and had arrived).so i again picked up my car unrepaired and am now waiting for the part to come in.any help would be appreciated.thank you.carol summers.
6 transmissions replaced within 40,000 miles...all rebuilt and all have problems with slipping and very hard shifting.i would like a transmission that works the engine and all other parts of car are in good condition.car has been serviced regularly.now dealership is trying to tell me that the transmission slip is just the way it 'smoothes' into the next gear.even my passengers comment on the way the car the shifts.i have been inconvienced for at least a day or more to find alternate transportation so that they can install rebuilt transmissions.some of the service people have told me that hyundia has great difficulty rebuilding transmissions.the huyndai represetative will not allow them to install a new transmission.all transmissions are giving out before their 12,000 warrenty expires.all repalcements have been in the past two years.i have been satisfied with their honoring the warrenty.my last service call the manager ken beard told me he would again contact huyndai and ask about transmission replacement and contact me but that has not happened in 3 weeks.i have contacte dthe owner and his controller frenchetta thompson has assured me that he will return my call this week.i only own one car and i need to be able to depend on it to get to work, there is no public transportation available.even when asked the dealer refuses to let me use a loaner car.any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. I have read an article in a car magazine stating that huyndai made much needed improvements to their 2003 transmission.
While drivinggears skipbetween second and third gear,andengine racing up.dealership is aware of problem.
Transmission started slipping in may of 2000. Car had approx. 40,000 miles on it. Dealer replaced it under warranty. In july of 2001, the new transmission started slipping again. We took it to a new dealer (tom o'brien hyundai of danvers). They could not find a problem. We took it back in august of 2001. This time they replaced the transmission again. One month later, the transmission started slipping again. We took it back. They could not find a problem. On december 11, 2001, my wife was driving on a major highway. She heard a loud noise. She pulled over and the car stalled. When she restarted it, the transmission was not working. We had the car towed into the dealer. They claim the transmission was overfilled with fluid. The transmission was never touched by anyone but them. Hyundai would not cover the repair since the car was now out of warranty. We took it to a transmission shop. They said the transmission fluid pump snapped off and damaged the transmission. We had it fixed for $1500. We have since traded in the car.
The vehicle makes noise when shifting between second and third gear, drained and found contaminants.nlm
The clutch was depressed and went all the way to the floor.fixed once but it failed again so the replaced the master cylinder.
Clutch master cylinder failed.mjs
When driving at any speed the vehicle is stalling and cutting off, andconsumer has lost all power.
When drivihg at highway speed vehicle is stalling and jerking and the consumer lost all power within the vehicle. Also, brakes went out, and the gas went out. Manufactureer can't determine the cause of theproblem.
Consumer stated driver's front seat belts did not hold the passenger in the seat. Dealer indicated there was no recall onfront seat belt.
All four seat belts; driver/ front passenger, and two rear ones will not retract after being pulled out, which will not hold when brakes are applied.please provide more information.
Defective enginehead gasket replaced twice which causedfluid to leak onto the engine. Also,hood flew open which may have caused a crash/ problems with the driver's and passenger's windows, and driver's/passenger head restswon'tstay in the top position.please provide further information.
Engine head gasket malfunctioned and leaked fluid leaked, which may have resulted ina fire.also problems with hood/door window /locks and handles, as well as headrest staying in one position.please provide further information.
Consumer was traveling about 30mphand coming off ramp when vehicle in front jammed on brakes and consumer's vehicle skidded intoback of other vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failedto deploy.dealership was aware of problem.
When drivihg at highway speed vehicle is stalling and jerking and the consumer lost all power within the vehicle. Also, brakes went out, and the gas went out. Manufactureer can't determine the cause of theproblem.
Brake rotors rusted causing noise.mjs
Vehicle hesitates and driver has problems shifting gears.gears are loose and make a squeaking noise.
Owners right side of the vehicle feels unstable, changed the pressure in the tires but the problem still exist.
Front end suspension noise due to inadequate lubrication of the bushings.mjs
Owner experienced three blowouts in less than one year. One incident resulted in a crash. (michelin low profile tires: p195/60hr14)
Due to thedesign of dashboard, reflection of the sun distracts vision.
I have had this car back to the dealer for this problem 5 times.they have replaced a pulse generator sensor, however, the part only last anywhere from 4 to 7 months.the last time i took the car in they informed me that it needed a speed sensor output.they are willing to replace that part under the warranty, however, they informed me that i must pay the labor which will run about $95.i do not feel that i should be liable for this amount since i have complained of this problem since june, 1999 when the car had 40,978 miles on it.i also took the car in on february 24, 1999 as the check engine light kept came on intermittently for two days.at that time they replaced the transmission temperature switch.the last 5 visits have been because the car will not shift when i am going about 25 mph.the engine will rev and then fianlly it will shift very hard.it will also downshift very hard when i am coming to a stop.the last time i took the car in they told me that had to order a part and it would take a few days to get it in so i went ahead and drove it until the part came in.during that time the car seemed to lose accerlation when starting up then finally it would "kick" in and take off.when i asked the service manager if this was related to the same problem i was told probably.i feel that this part should have been replaced back in february or at least june of 1999 and i should not have had to keep taking the car back for the same problem on august 4, 1999 with 45,723 miles on it and again on march 24, 2000 with 57,332 on it and again on august 30, 2000 with 68,899 at which time they told me that they were ordering the part.i took it back on september 28, 2000 and was told at that time that it needed the speed output sensor (which is the part that i thought was being ordered and had arrived).so i again picked up my car unrepaired and am now waiting for the part to come in.any help would be appreciated.thank you.carol summers.
I parked the car.got out of the drivers side and shut the door.the window shattered.door was not shut forcefully.passenger side window off track and raises too high.this may cause window to shatter also.i believe this may have been what happened with the drivers side of the vehicle.
Rattling sound in the front cabin of the car, resealed the sunroof.
Engine head gasket malfunctioned and leaked fluid leaked, which may have resulted ina fire.also problems with hood/door window /locks and handles, as well as headrest staying in one position.please provide further information.
Defective enginehead gasket replaced twice which causedfluid to leak onto the engine. Also,hood flew open which may have caused a crash/ problems with the driver's and passenger's windows, and driver's/passenger head restswon'tstay in the top position.please provide further information.
Consumer noticed rear windshield cracked and shattered for unknown reason; vehicle was parked in consumer close in garage
Wiper blades worn required replacement.mjs
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